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Hi Tony, I couldn't agree with you more that ...

2012-01-31T14:10:19.072-06:00

Hi Tony,

I couldn't agree with you more that it is overwhelming to keep up with all the changes, technological and business model, in publishing. The moment author masters one domain or skill several new technologies or sites pop-up. You are absolutely right that authors don't have to, and should not, devote significant time to online activities-their time is best spent on what they do well-writing books.
Because of these technological challenges, I decided to build something for authors that can make their job more productive. I am a co-founder of Zeeen.com a software company that provides authors with free technology platform to self-publish and promote. Authors sign for a free landing page, sort of a book microsite. That site already has a number of useful technology tools built in that enable author to target and build their audience before their book is published. We constantly upgrade and update the platform with the latest technologies and authors can simply add or remove those they want with a click of a button. They do not require expertise in technology, social media, or self-promotional strategies and tools.

Zeeen will be featured as one of the latest free platforms for authors in the next update of 40+ Free Tools for Authors, at Self Publishing Review www.selfpublishingreview.com. In the meantime I thought your readers may enjoy this current list http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/blog/2011/06/40-free-tools-for-authors

Hi...Your post really got me thinking man..... an ...

2012-01-07T03:57:55.671-06:00

Hi...Your post really got me thinking man..... an intelligent piece, I must say.

For adult fiction this is the case. For many young...

2011-12-17T07:41:08.527-06:00

For adult fiction this is the case. For many young adult, children's and non-fiction books it's still very much a print game. eBook sales and eReader adoption is high in the US, but countries like Australia and the UK are still 18 months behind.

I would love to see a comeback from many books. Mo...

2011-11-26T00:52:10.766-06:00

I would love to see a comeback from many books. Most books in the past, despite their excellence, are sometimes overshadowed by the books of this generation. Creating a marketing comeback would give value and worth as well as a good look on how creative and valuable books created in past are.

Most books only take a few hours to read, so the c...

2011-11-05T18:41:48.247-05:00

Most books only take a few hours to read, so the concept of books competing with each other is almost like music competing with each other. There's no need. Fans of the genre can enjoy a lot of it, and if it's not in their genre, they probably wouldn't read it even if it was the only book on the shelf.

That being said, I think this article is relevant for more than just authors looking to republish their backlist from a decade ago. Self-published authors are able to re-release their books at their own discretion, for various reasons, but will need market it each time. Great post :)

Responding to the comment by Christopher, this is ...

2011-09-19T16:04:44.233-05:00

Responding to the comment by Christopher, this is not the attitude that abounds in Social Media and Internet Marketing. It survives by sharing. Sharing links, sharing stories, sharing e-books and sharing free offers. Our point should be to get everyone we know that could benefit from this to read it. My first reaction was how many social media platforms, groups and pages can I share this on. Great article Dan and Andrea! Thanks so much for posting. I know it will benefit many writers.

Thanks for reading, Hilary & Christopher! I a...

2011-09-15T16:48:19.836-05:00

Thanks for reading, Hilary & Christopher!

I actually would love to see more writers republish their backlists ... so I can read read their books. I don't think writers are so much in competition with each other as all of us who write books are competing against TV, movies, video games, sports, the internet, and other forms of entertainment for the attention of readers. I want more readers, hooked on more books by more authors -- because eventually they may read one of mine!

Fascinating story. I hope not too many writers wit...

2011-09-14T09:44:05.877-05:00

Fascinating story. I hope not too many writers with a back list reads it though. We don't want too much competition :) Thanks for the tips Dan and good luck Dan and Andrea.

Hi Tony and Dan .. very interesting post .. thanks...

2011-09-13T13:11:14.558-05:00

Hi Tony and Dan .. very interesting post .. thanks - Hilary